Fall in love with the natural diversity of Scandinavia!

For Scandinavia lovers, this is an experience of a lifetime. Walk down centuries-old cobblestone streets of grand capitals, stroll through charming villages, sample local delicacies and be awestruck by the landscapes—including giant fjords—you’ll see by foot, train, boat and coach. Getting from place to place is no problem as your small group is accompanied by an expert tour leader who knows the area and language and will enrich your journey with local insights.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome Dinner in Stockholm

Arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden. For a comfortable ride to the hotel we are happy to arrange a private meet-and-greet transfer (ask your travel consultant for price and details) or you can take the express train to Stockholm Central Station, just a short walk to the hotel.

If you have time after settling in, take a walk down the busy Drottninggatan shopping street or through the bohemian area of Södermalm. Both areas offer numerous cafés where you can take part in the Swedish ritual of fika—a relaxing coffee break with a sweet dessert.

At 18:00, we will gather for a friendly and relaxed welcome dinner to meet our fellow travel companions and tour leader and chat about the days ahead.

Day 2: Experience History & Culture in Stockholm

Today we will explore the historical heart of Stockholm, with a local guide showing us around the city landmarks. Starting with a short bus tour we’ll see attractions such as the City Hall and Fjällgatan, the panoramic viewpoint of Stockholm, and then we’ll end with a walk through the medieval cobblestone streets of Old Town (Gamla Stan) and a tour of the Royal Palace.

After some time on your own for lunch, we’ll continue with a ferry ride to the island of Djurgården for a visit to the famous Vasa Ship Museum. Afterwards, the rest of the afternoon is free for your own sightseeing. You may wish to stay on Djurgården—a green oasis within the city—to visit other top attractions like the Abba Museum, the Gröna Lund amusement park or the Skansen open-air museum. Tonight dinner is on your own. The town is full of dining options, and your tour leader will be able to offer suggestions.

Day 3: Railway Journey & Copenhagen Tour

This is a day full of great scenery as we head to our next Scandinavian destination. After breakfast we’ll head to Stockholm Central Station for a 5-hour train journey across the idyllic farmlands and forests of southern Sweden to Copenhagen.

After arriving and setting in at our hotel, a local guide will take us on a walking tour (approx. 3 km) around Copenhagen’s main landmarks. We’ll stroll through the grand courtyard of the Amalienborg Palace, where the Danish Royal Guard stands watch day and night, along with Frederiks Kirke (The Marble Church), the star-shaped fortress of Kastellet, and the well-known Nyhavn with its colourful, narrow houses lining the canal. After the tour we’ll enjoy dinner together.

Day 4: Castles & Gardens of the Danish Capital

There’s a lot to explore in Copenhagen! Today we will enjoy a guided tour of the Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle followed by a walk through the lush Botanical Garden, a lunch stop at the Torvehallerne food market—a favourite among local foodies—and a short boat tour with views of Christiansborg Palace, the Opera House and the colourful Christianshavn canal.

The rest of the late afternoon and evening, including dinner, is on your own. Enjoy complimentary entrance to the famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park, a nostalgic atmosphere with games, rides, lights and music.

Day 5: Free Time in Copenhagen & Cruise to Norway

Explore Copenhagen on your own for the first part of the day. If you’re up for some physical activity, walk up the winding equestrian staircase of Rundetårn Tower, or for amazing city views climb the 400 stairs to the spiralling steeple of Church of our Saviour in Christianshavn. Art lovers will enjoy the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum and beer lovers will find something for all tastes at the historic Carlsberg Brewery. Or stroll down the famous “Strøget” for some world-class shopping.

Today you also have the possibility of taking a leisurely stroll along the shoreline to the world famous Little Mermaid statue.

For the next part of our journey, we will board the ship to Oslo in the late afternoon and enjoy a traditional Scandinavian dinner buffet on board in the evening. As we sail up the Kattegat Sund to Norway’s capital city, you can take part in the dancing and entertainment on board or just relax and watch the sunset from the deck.

Spend the night on the cruise ship, in an outside cabin with private facilities.

Day 6: Introduction to Norwegian Culture in Oslo

Enjoy the views of the Oslo Fjord during breakfast as the ship sails into port. After disembarking, we’ll get right to exploring our new destination with a local guide. Among our highlights in Oslo are the beautiful Vigeland Sculpture Park—filled with over 200 metal and stone artworks, the Royal Palace and the Opera House, a marvel of modern Scandinavian architecture. And as skiing is a big part of Norwegian life, you’ll also see the Holmenkollen ski jump, which—at 417 metres above sea level, is enough to give anyone goose bumps.

Day 7: Norway in a Nutshell Train to Flåm

Today we will get an early start and head to Oslo Central Station to start our Norway in a Nutshell® railway journey towards Bergen. This train ride, voted one of the 20 best in the world, takes us over Norway’s “mountainous rooftop” and through charming villages like Gol and Geilo. In Myrdal, we will switch trains to the Flåm Railway for an incredible 20 km ride with a 900-metre descent to the beautiful village of Flåm.

In the village you’ll have free admission to the Flåm Railway Documentation Centre, located right beside Flåm Station, where you can learn about the construction of the world’s steepest railway line. Then in the evening we will enjoy dinner together at the hotel restaurant.

Spend the night at Fretheim Hotel in Flåm.

Departure - June 08, July 06, July 20 & August 17Departure from Oslo - approx. 08:05*Arrival to Flåm: approx. 14:25*

Day 8: Fjord Voyage & Mountainous Ride to Bergen

Until afternoon you are free to explore Flåm how you wish, perhaps with some optional activities. Then we’ll re-group and continue our journey, this time by boat. From the village we will take a boat tour in Aurlandsfjord and the World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe. This is perhaps the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord, with its tall mountains, mighty waterfalls and small farms clinging to the steep mountainsides.

On arrival at the pier in Gudvangen, we’ll switch to a coach bus for a thrilling ride around the 13 hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva, Northern Europe’s steepest stretch of road. After a brief pause to enjoy the view from Stalheim Hotel, we will continue to Voss, we will take the train for the last stretch of the journey to Bergen.

Spend the night at Hotel No 13 in central Bergen.

Departure from Flåm: approx. 15:10*Arrival to Bergen: approx. 20:34*
* Times may differ slightly between different departures

Day 9: Medieval Alleys & Panoramic Views in Bergen

Despite being Norway’s second largest city, Bergen—The Capital of the Fjords—still has the charm of a small town. We’ll experience many charms first-hand as a local guide leads us on a walking tour around Bryggen, the medieval part of the city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will then take the cable-cars up to a mountain for stunning panoramic views over the city.

The afternoon is at your leisure, and then this evening we’ll enjoy one last dinner all together, a great chance to compare notes on our favourite moments from our Scandinavian adventures.

Day 10: Departure from Bergen

When it’s time to head home, you can take the airport bus (Flybussen) from one of the various departure points in the Bergen city centre or you can take a taxi directly from your hotel to Bergen-Flesland Airport. If your flight is in the afternoon, enjoy some last-minute shopping, a visit one of Bergen‘s museums or a relaxing break at a café after this amazing journey.

If you wish to spend more time in Bergen after the guided tour, on in Stockholm beforehand, ask your travel consultant about adding extra nights or services, such as private airport transfers. For an even greater Nordic travel experience, we can also extend your trip with visits to Iceland, Greenland or Scotland, for example. Contact us for details about customizing your itinerary!

Reviews

We don’t like to brag, so we’ll let our happy customers do it for us.

Wonderful

We thought our guide was absolutely wonderful..... he handled everything beautifully and made the trip so much fun for all of us. I loved all of it, and I appreciated the amount of time we spent as a group and also the time to be on our own. The transportation from city to city was excellent, and the ferry ride to Oslo from Copenhagen was fantastic.

Abbey,United States

Scandinavian Highlights, June 2016

Scandinavia - 12days

Glad that I booked the tour with Nordic Visitor. My family had such a great time that the Scandinavia aura still lingers after days back home. Sirry Laufdal was our beloved advisor for this trip & she has done a wonderful job. She had all the arrangements in order with detail explanations. Best of all we got great connecting rooms with fantastic view. Nordic will arrange the schedule & all we need were an adventurous attitude with a craze for map reading & go explore! Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway & Sweden) were amazing countries with equally amazing people! We took the train to Bergen, it's a trip we'll never forget. Thanks Sirry. Love every bit of this trip.

mj_majuri,Thailand

, July 2015

There's no better way to go about travelling in Scandinavia

The trip exceeded any of my expectations by a considerable stretch! I couldn't have possibly fathomed how much perspective, personal growth, & pure happiness I'd gain from it. Not to boast or anything, but I am quite apt at using words to convey my thoughts. In this case, however, I just can't seem to be able (to my satisfaction) to dig up the right words to fully express my feelings & take on this trip…

The trip was a delight - no, a 1000 times more than a delight! I couldn't have chosen a better company/agency/intermediate than Nordic Visitor. Travelling with Nordic Visitor was a breeze (effortless literally) & couldn't have been any better! I would stake my reputation in recommending them. There's no better way to go about travelling in Scandinavia, hands-down! Whatever you're looking for, you've most definitely come to the right place!

Dominique,Canada

, July 2011

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Tour Information

Deposit
50% deposit required: This package requires a deposit payment of 50% of the total price at the time of booking since it contains certain travel arrangements.

About your tour leader
This tour package includes the professional service of an experienced tour leader, who will travel with you from city to city and join you on all the guided tours and other planned activities as listed in the itinerary. This person, who acts as the logistical organiser for the group, ensures that everything is running smoothly and that you’re having a good time. As an expert of the Scandinavian region, the tour leader is also a valuable resource for questions about local customs, language, shopping, food and other practical travel information.

Luggage information:

Please be advised that during your trip, you will need to transport your luggage with you to the next leg of your journey, so we recommend bringing a light suitcase on good wheels.

Sightseeing tours:

Please be advised that in some cities during your trip, you will be joining sightseeing tours by foot, so there will be considerable walking involved. The walking will be at an easy pace, with many stops.

Group size: Maximum group size is 16 participants

Note:

This tour is not recommended for families with children.

Triple rooms may be available on request. Please contact us for booking assistance if your travelling party contains three or more people.

Bookings for each departure closes on the website 35 days prior to arrival. For later bookings please contact us

Luggage Restrictions
Due to limited space on buses, luggage per person is limited to 1 piece of luggage + 1 piece of hand luggage

Walking requirements and mobility
Please note that this tour includes quite a lot of walking during sightseeing tours so you need to be able and prepared to walk between 3-5 kilometres during days where sightseeing tours are included. You also need to be able to carry your own luggage when boarding trains, buses and cruises.

Cancellation
All cancellations must be made by letter, fax or e-mail. In conformity with business practices within the Nordic travel industry and cancellation policy made by our suppliers, we are obliged to charge cancellation fees on this holiday to passenger(s) as follows:

Cancellation Charges
More than 40 days prior to arrival: 50%
Less than 39 days prior to arrival: 100%

Currency rate
All bookings are charged in Euros (EUR). Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and based on the daily exchange rate. Therefore, conversions from EUR to other currencies will fluctuate from day to day.

After booking with Nordic Visitor
After booking your package with Nordic Visitor, you will be contacted within two business days by one of our travel consultants who will serve as your dedicated contact person for all of your travel needs before, during and even after your holiday. Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.